Install The Essential Mods in GDLauncher
The Essential Mods runs on Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Fabric
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that The Essential Mods supports (1.21.5, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#tem, find The Essential Mods in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Before you install
Make sure your Minecraft version matches what The Essential Mods supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.5, 1.20.6 are supported. The Essential Mods only runs on Fabric; mods built for other loaders won't work. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Essential Mods free?
Yes. The Essential Mods is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does The Essential Mods support?
The Essential Mods supports Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.20.6. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does The Essential Mods require Forge or Fabric?
The Essential Mods requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install The Essential Mods?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #tem. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made The Essential Mods?
The Essential Mods is made by shashamoto. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/tem).
Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.